Polaneczky: What happens to these puppies?

The Kid Reader

This book by Lynn Reiser is wonderful for young animal lovers and kids who are just learning math. At the beginning, it starts with 10 puppies. Each dog has a different job, like guide dogs, water rescue dogs and sled dogs. But each time you turn the page, one of the dogs goes off to live with the person that needs him the most.

But when all but one is left, the last dog is scared. What if he doesn't get a loving owner that can use him? He doesn't have any special jobs! Find out what happens to this little doggy by reading the book. The pictures in this book make me smile.

The dogs that Lynn Reiser draws are so cute! Oh yes! Lynn Reiser is the author AND illustrator of "Hardworking Puppies." This book is great for learning subtraction in a very fun way. I love animals, so I especially like this book. I also liked trying to figure out where each dog would go. To the Eskimo, or to the blind woman? It also has a "Paw Notes" page in the back, telling you a little bit more about each of these special jobs for dogs. I recommend this book for ages 3-5.

• Grace Allen Polaneczky is 10 years old and lives in Athens with her mom, dad and brother. Read reviews on Grace's blog, If You Give a Kid A Bookie, at www.123readwithme.blogspot.com.